Highlights

• Restored by the vendor after purchasing it in 2005
• Upgraded fast road engine, braking system, with stiffer, lowered suspension and adjustable shock absorbers
• Running and driving really well with an MOT valid until January 2024
• Treated to a full body off nut and bolt restoration by the vendor

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Acquired by the vendor in 2005
• Restored during the vendor’s ownership
• Subject to some sympathetic upgrades that can be reversed if the next owner wishes
• Current MOT until January 2024 (although exempt)
• V5C present
• Copy of the factory build record obtained from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
• Accompanied by a number of old MOT certificates
• Numerous invoices for parts, restoration work and servicing
• Different instruments were used while the originals were being refurbished so the vendor estimates around 4,000 miles were covered prior to the original being refitted
• Dry stored when not in use and driven very sparingly
• The invoices total in excess of £15,000 for parts during the restoration

The Interior

• Exhibits some gentle wear from light use over the past few years
• The reupholstered seats look really good finished in leather and they have weathered in nicely
• Interior trim cards and cappings replaced.
• No excessive wear or any damage to be seen
• The veneer on the dashboard presents very well
• All of the instruments are present and legible 
• Original speedometer and rev counter restored and recalibrated in 2016
• Attractive and very tactile Moto-Lita steering wheel
• The carpeting is in good shape and is protected by ‘Triumph’ embroidered overmats
• This is a very smart interior that is comfortable to be in and feels well put together

The Exterior 

• Styling by Karmann, making it look quite different to previous Michelotti designed Triumphs
• Body on frame construction
• The vendor informs us that the body was removed from the chassis during the restoration
• Repairs to the chassis were carried out where necessary and the differential mounts were strengthened
• A number of new panels were used to restore the bodywork which was taken back to bare metal before being resprayed
• Undersealed to protect the car from corrosion
• Now features a Mohair hood complete with cover which operates smoothly and is in great condition
• Pirelli 6000 195/65 RIS tyres (incuding spare) which reportedly display only moderate wear and the spare does not look to have ever been used
• The paintwork presents very well overall with a few small scratches and chips from use
• The bodywork look to be very straight and the panels fit well
• We’re informed that the underside was commended by the last MOT tester for being so clean and in such good condition
• The chassis appears in really good shape and we couldn’t see any corrosion 

The Mechanics 

• The vendor points out that all the modifications can be easily reversed if the next owner wishes
• 2.5-litre straight-six with a manual gearbox and overdrive
• The TR6 pulls strongly in all gears and, although overdrive can be a little slow to engage when cold, it works well when warm
• The vendor has not noted any faults when driving the car
• A new battery was fitted before the last MOT in January 2023
• The advisories from the current MOT test will be rectified before sale
• The rolling chassis was rebuilt with poly bushes, lower stiffened springs and adjustable Spax shock absorbers
• Now fitted with cross drilled front discs, four-pot callipers and Kevlar brake pads
• Upgraded Alfin drum brakes at the back and the brake cylinders were replaced
• The engine was rebored and rebuilt to run on unleaded petrol
• The crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, flywheel and clutch cover were balanced
• Ported and polished head with roller rockers fitted
• New pistons, Kent fast road camshaft with vernier cam gear and lightened cam followers
• Stainless steel extractor manifold and exhaust system
• K&N air filters
• Kenlowe electric fan to provide extra cooling along with an aluminium radiator
• Updated canister-style oil filter
• The mechanicals were set up by Enginuity based in Acton back in 2008, recording 180 bhp on their rolling road
• The vendor reports that it has always been really reliable

Summary